Founder Institute
Founder Institute · Global
Pre-seed accelerator with chapters worldwide helping idea-stage and early founders build companies through a structured, mentor-led curriculum.
Structured pre-seed programme with local mentors
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Talent investor and company builder that recruits individuals pre-team and pre-idea, helps them find co-founders and invests in the resulting startups.
Invests in individuals before they have a team or idea
Co-founder matching within the cohort
Pre-seed investment for companies formed in the programme
Ambitious, often technical individuals; no team or idea required to apply.
Sectors: Deep tech, Sector-agnostic
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Summary based on the organiser's official website, last checked 2026-10. Terms, eligibility, benefits and deadlines change: always confirm on the official page. Kreeaa is not affiliated with Entrepreneur First unless stated.
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